This article from the BBC, “How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China” (January 3, 2026) is worth a little playing around. When I first discovered…
We know that direct-to-consumer (DTC) distribution remains popular. The 18th edition of Essentials of Marketing expanded coverage of the topic, and the forthcoming 2026 release…
The Hermès Birkin and Walmart Wirkin offer contrasting case studies on luxury branding and consumer accessibility. While Hermès employs scarcity and exclusivity to position the…
This article highlights how the vending machine industry is undergoing a significant transformation fueled by consumer demand for healthier, higher-quality, and more convenient food options….
These are some short articles on brands that may be of interest to you and your students. They offer short examples or assigned articles you…
While there are many examples of powerful brands, Liquid Death is powerful, timely, and relevant to the young adults most of us are teaching. The…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized Florida to import medications from Canada, marking a significant policy shift in the United States. This…
Are you searching for some fun new examples to use in class? Innovation and new products are an important outcome of good marketing. The Time…
This post summarizes a video (embedded below and linked here) from the Wall Street Journal ‘s “The Economics of” series. This post summarizes the video…